Author: Carma Henry

     Black women have led the fight against pollution and the way toxins disproportionately harm Black, brown and low-income communities from the beginning. It’s an intersectional fight, with factors like age, disability, income, race and education all factoring into a person’s or community’s risks for toxic exposures.

The latest report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative reflected on the strides forward and the persistent obstacles women’s professionals in the music industry face.

  Launched in 2002, the Crockett Foundation’s after-school programs, summer programs and student trips help middle schoolers improve their grades, learn new skills and foster a positive outlook on life.

ArtServe’s annual programming and exhibits will be getting additional support thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Broward. The funds will help the Fort Lauderdale arts incubator expand community outreach in Broward County and spread the word to Broward artists and art lovers about how they can participate with ArtServe’s many programs.

Broward Health is pleased to announce the addition of two new leaders to its executive team.

      In a bold move to confront the escalating affordable housing shortage, Broward County leaders have rolled out an unprecedented 10-Year Affordable Housing Master Plan designed to boost the inventory of budget-friendly homes. According to an official announcement on March 12 by the County’s Commission, the initiative is the first in the state to take a comprehensive approach to the issue, with input gathered from a spectrum of community voices, from government bodies to the faith-based sector.

  Laws’s older sister Jovita Cheryl Moffett confirmed the rapper’s death in a phone call with The Times. Laws died Monday at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, Mich.

     When we talk about culture and the importance of representation through music throughout the decades, and it’s impact on our community, we are talking about the core value of the City of Miami Gardens very own Annual Jazz In The Gardens Festival. This year they celebrated 17 years of bringing together community of all different walks of life, through music from throughout the decades and quality programming.

     Clark Atlanta University men’s basketball team is officially the 2024 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) champions. The Panthers clinched the title after defeating Miles College 65-55 on last Sunday at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia.

      The Jackson State women’s basketball team once again used stifling defense and contributions from its stars on offense in an impressive 68-44 victory to win the 2024 SWAC championship.